electromagnet
pronunciation
How to pronounce electromagnet in British English:
UK [ɪˈlektrəʊmæɡnət]
How to pronounce electromagnet in American English:
US [ɪˈlektroʊmæɡnət]
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- Noun:
- a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet
Word Origin
- electromagnet (n.)
- also electro-magnet, "magnet which owes its magnetic properties to electric current," 1822; see electro- + magnet.
Example
- 1. Carefully lift out the little gear and the electromagnet .
- 2. Fig. a : lifting out the electromagnet reveals the two wires you need to splice into .
- 3. If you just need the clock 's ticker.you can disassemble without worrying about reassembly.and throwaway the gears.hands , and even the electromagnet .
- 4. The electromagnet in a wall clock may not be as readily removable , but it 's a piece of cake to solder new wires to , and it will work fine with the electromagnet in place .
- 5. Fig. c : new wires to your own circuit connect to the electromagnet through the clearance hole in the now bare clock face .